The Secrets of Scientology

Scientology is steeped in mystery and cloaked in silence, and yet, since the early 1950s, when it was founded by L. Ron Hubbard, it has remained one of the most controversial religious sects in the world. For decades, it has been the target of criticism and scorn, but what really goes on behind closed doors?

The Secrets of Scientology is an in-depth investigative look into the hidden world of Scientology and features interviews with leading, high-ranking members of the group who bare all for the first time. The film depicts aspects of the inner workings of the church that reveal its cult-like practices and offers a rarely seen glimpse into one of the most fascinating and powerful religious organisations known today.

Reporter John Sweeney interviews several people connected with the Church of Scientology and investigates allegations by former followers that the church has sought to divide their families.